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Bill proposing civil penalties and other changes to unfair contract terms regime introduced to Parliament
This article was originally published on 3 September 2021 but revised with further updates. On 9 February 2022, legislation amending the unfair contract …
Is it game over for computer-implemented inventions in Australia?
The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has provided some clarity on assessing whether computer-implemented inventions constitute patentable …
Whistleblowing and the “compliance gap”: Australian regulator fires warning shot on whistleblower policies
'Set and forget' still too common on whistleblowing compliance, warns key business regulator.It’s almost 2 and a half years since new whistleblower …
Cyber-ransoms are on the rise: What do you need to know?
‘Cyber-ransoms’ are on the rise, and with new cyber tactics and ways of working, the risks are increasing.KEY TAKEAWAYS A key question facing companies …
ACCC granted first interlocutory injunction to prevent merger in nearly 30 years
For the first time in 27 years, the ACCC has succeeded in obtaining an interlocutory injunction preventing an acquisition from completing until final …
Climate change: succeed in a net-zero future
The risks associated with climate change go way beyond the purely environmental.In our climate change briefing we consider at a high level the political, …
Kewei adds top IP partner Peng Lei to China joint operation with Herbert Smith Freehills 顶级知识产权律师雷鹏加入科伟律师事务所与史密夫斐尔联营办公室
Kewei Law Firm has hired leading intellectual property (IP) partner Peng Lei, adding IP disputes and patent expertise to the firm's joint operation with …
Reckitt Benckiser puts a Finish (for now) to competitor’s launch of dishwashing tablets
Businesses launching a new brand in the Australian market need to consider the competitive landscape of existing brands, and the risk of a competitor …
How much detail of potential claims is needed prior to renewal?
When it comes to renewing “claims made and notified” policies (such as D&O insurance and Professional Indemnity), policyholders must be careful to …
Regulatory reform for software-based consumer health - Can rules keep up with reality?
As Australia moves to liberalise oversight of mobile health apps, we ask if such reforms can keep up with changing technology Mobile health apps and …
ESG in consumer products - A webinar guide to managing the risks
We analyse the rising risk of class action litigation and regulatory scrutiny for consumer firms engaging with the ESG agenda.Investors, consumers and …
Not all’s “fair dealing” in war and Greenpeace: Federal Court confirms limits of the “parody or satire” exception to copyright infringement
The Federal Court’s decision in AGL v Greenpeace1 confirms that using a corporate logo in activist or protest materials may be permissible under both …
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